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Reasons to use our Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing can become significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 2 Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancers have a significant edge when it comes to Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your conveyancing
  • 3 Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancer are the key to a successful Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 No matter what any alternative solicitors advise it just might be important to pop into your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without having to add the postman into the equation.
  • 5 The Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Axmouth and Branscombe

Examples of recent conveyancing in Axmouth and Branscombe since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Axmouth and Branscombe

It has come to my attention via my financial adviser that my Axmouth and Branscombe the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Conveyancing panel. What can I do to check?

You need to call your Axmouth and Branscombe lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to notify you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing practice that is on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.

I am in a contract race with another buyer for a property in Axmouth and Branscombe. What can I do to quicken up the buying process?

First, If you are under pressure for your conveyancing we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local contacts and know-how. It is possible that they may have transacted otherhomes in the same road. You would be best advised to use a Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing solicitor. In addition, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that 18% of Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing transactions are suspended or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. This can often result in the legal transfer of property being delayed by an average of 21 days. It is said that this issue impacts in the region of 100,000 home moves every year. Almost all Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing practices can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.

Do conveyancers ask for money on account for my conveyancing in Axmouth and Branscombe?

If you are buying a property in Axmouth and Branscombe your lawyer will request that you put them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is payable against the purchase price then this should be asked for immediately in advance of contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Axmouth and Branscombe. The property agents tell me that it is the norm for flats in Axmouth and Branscombe to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a loan with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years remaining.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 23/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Minimum 85 years unexpired from completion, except where the mortgage application is pursuant to Platform's participation in the Government's Help to Buy Shared Equity scheme, in which case (a) the unexpired lease term must not be less than 250 years for new-build houses and not less than 125 years for new-build flats and (b) ground rent must be reasonable at all times and any escalation must be linked to RPI (Retail Price Index) or a similar index.

I need some fast conveyancing in Axmouth and Branscombe as I am under an ultimatum to complete within 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you are at free not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Axmouth and Branscombe the following are examples of issues that can show up and therefore affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Axmouth and Branscombe. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Axmouth and Branscombe

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Axmouth and Branscombe regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Axmouth and Branscombe but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH
  • Milford & Dormor, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AJ
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS

Residential conveyancing in Axmouth and Branscombe almost always comprises the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Axmouth and Branscombe conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other papers collated by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

Axmouth and Branscombe commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Industrial and warehouse premises Offices, shops, public houses, off licenses, factories, nursing homes and warehouses Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of business premises Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts

Neighboring Locations

Honiton
 Colyton
 Axminster
Exminster
Chard
Sidmouth
Axmouth and Branscombe
Charmouth
Lyme Regis
Seaton

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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